gluechem industrial adhesives south africa

We Manufacture Industrial Adhesives

Foam, Contact & Wood Adhesives Designed To Meet Your Unique Requirements

Not a sale, a service.

Delivering superior service is what sets us apart.

Our glue is ready on time and we communicate with you throughout the process. We don’t make promises we can’t keep and we deliver what we promised, on time, every time. With Gluechem, you’ll never get stuck waiting on adhesives

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Technically designed and custom mixed adhesives for optimum usage

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Foam/Upholstery Glue

Gluechem Foam Glue (FG 500; FG 850), is formulated bespoke to our clients requirements with the choice of flammable and non-flammable glue.

Our foam glue is highly suitable for bonding in upholstery manufacturing, specifically foam material and moulded foam.

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Contact Adhesive

Gluechem contact adhesive (CA 2000), is an all-purpose rubber based contact adhesive creating an immediate, flexible, permanent bond, with smooth application and is water and heat resistant.

Our contact adhesive is designed to form strong bonds between surfaces like wood, plastic, rubber, foam, cork and wood laminates.

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Wood Glue

Gluechem Wood Glue (W1978) is a versatile unfilled PVA woodworking adhesive that combines good setting time with high ultimate bond strength. Being unfilled it dries clear, allowing for ease of subsequent staining and limiting wear and tear on cutting disks.

Our wood glue is particularly suitable for joinery work on pine, chipboard and similar woods where clamping times in excess of 45 minutes are used. It is also suitable for dowel and tenon jointing, block glueing, laminating, finger jointing and veneering applications.

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Spray Contact Adhesive

Gluechem Spray Contact Adhesive is a quick drying, non-staining, versatile, easy to use aerosol adhesive. Provides a temporary and permanent bond. 


Suitable for:

Paper, coated paper, cardboard, canvas, stone, coated wood, wood, glass, most plastics, fibreglass, metals, fabric, foam, cork, leather, rubber, painted surfaces, polystyrene and suitable for indoor use.

Cannot be used for joints subject to tension, temperatures exceeding 50⁰C, polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon etc.  

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Supa 65 Foam Adhesive

Flammable

High solids foam glue used for mattress manufacturing or reupholstering.

High solids meaning one would need to use less glue which can generate a higher yield.

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Solvent Free, Multi-use / PU Adhesive

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PU Adhesive is VOC-free, eco-friendly, and forms strong adhesion on varied materials with outstanding water resistance ability. Moreover, has a short drying time and a slightly foaming effect, making it suitable for construction projects and furniture-making.

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Getting the right glue is easy

1. Choose your glue

Choose your preferred glue and quantity. Approve the quote.

2. We mix & test

We mix the glue to your specifications. The batch is tested for optimum usage.

3. Get your glue

Your glue is approved, packed, and ready for delivery or factory collection.

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We’ve got glue for Africa!

Gluechem products have been making their mark all over the continent. Although we do not handle exports ourselves, we are a bulk manufacturer and will always give our best price if goods can be collected at our factory and all export business is handled by the client.

Quality Glue Meets Supreme Service

Priced Per Customer

We offer bespoke pricing models that align with your requirements and budget.

Superior Materials

We use leading global manufacturers because our customers deserve the best.

Best Service

We're a family-run and customer-first business. Our approach is proactive and adaptable.

An absolute pleasure to deal with.
“Gluechem has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. They have not only saved us money but also provided us with a world-class product. Their team is just a phone call away and always ready to help."

Mattress Manufactuer
Western Cape
We get the right product, at the right price, at the right time.
From day 1, Gareth and Duncan of Gluechem have been going the extra mile to ensure that we get the right product, at the right price, at the right time. Even when there were queries, such were sorted swiftly and with much professionalism. The weekly touch-base messages from Duncan is greatly appreciated and rounds up that service level with a personal touch. Will recommend Gluechem any day."

Bed Manufactuer
Gauteng
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Gluechem Directors Team Duncan, Gareth and Mike

Family-Run Business

Co-Owners & Directors

Gluechem is owned and run by brothers Gareth and Duncan Tindall. Both have extensive experience in the corporate world, now putting that to the test in a customer-facing manufacturing environment.

Mike Tindall is the Commercial Director and drives the customer service arm of the business. He believes this is fundamental to creating value for the client.

The Tindalls are supported by their streamlined warehouse logistics and seasoned factory staff.

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